Plant of the Week: Forced Bulbs
Forced Bulbs: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-6 Exposure: Partial to Full Sun What?: Spring flowering bulbs are planted in containers, and are put through replicated winter condition. They require a cold time frame to produce roots, then shoots will be forced to pop up after 12-14 weeks. Bulbs transplanted into the group will come back for […]
Plant of the Week: Fragrant Viburnum
Fragrant Viburnum: Shrub Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Partial to Full Sun Blooms: Early spring, extremely fragrant, rounded blush white blooms. Foliage: Rounded leaves with burgundy fall color Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits Pests/Problems: No Serious Issues Uses: Great for pollinators and birds Korean Spice (Carlessi): 8ft tall and wide Crossed with Korean Spice: Juddii: 8 ft […]
Plant of the Week: Astilbe
Astilbe: Perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Shade Average Size: 2ft wide x 2 ft tall (may vary by cultivar) Blooms: Large, cloud-like plumes that vary in color depending on cultivar. Summer blooms last 2-3 weeks. Foliage: Small, mounding, serrated leaves Resistant to: Deer, Rabbits, Black Walnuts Pests/Problems: No Issues Available in pink, red, white, peach, […]
Romeo & Juliet Dwarf Cherry
Introducing the Romeo & Juliet Dwarf Cherry: Newly available in the U.S., this year, we will carry the Romeo Dwarf Cherry, and the Juliet Dwarf Cherry. For anybody interested in fruit producing plants, this is an exciting new option, especially if you aren’t able to plant trees. Both varieties are hardy up to -40 degrees […]
Mulch vs. Gravel
By: Brendan Rost A great landscape is the combination of a multitude of features coming together in a cohesive manner. The layout of a space is key but the importance of the choice of materials is often downplayed or mishandled. Choosing materials for a project is a carefully planned process that aims to fit the […]